Alumni Coordinator

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

6d • $54,600 - $57,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Barrett, The Honors College seeks a dynamic Alumni Coordinator who thrives in a collaborative environment to manage alumni engagement efforts and grow the established network of Barrett alumni locally, nationally, and globally through innovative programming and engagement. This position plays a key role in building a vibrant honors alumni community by encouraging alumni to get involved, make connections, and give back to Barrett by sharing their own Barrett journey. This position will report to the Director of Student & Alumni Engagement and collaborate closely with both the student engagement team and the development team/ASU Foundation to cultivate relationships and partnerships with Barrett students and alumni.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• An energetic, creative and proactive problem-solver who can manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders with confidence
• Passionate about the mission of the Barrett Honors College, and committed to creating an exceptional, inclusive experience for all Barrett alumni
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills with the ability to build relationships
• Ability to approach event planning with innovation, flexibility, and attention to details

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of accepted standards of courtesy, etiquette, social sense, and personal demeanor.
• Experience with budget management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience with program management and event planning.
• Experience coordinating and supervising the work activities of others.
• Demonstrated skill working and collaborating in complex and unexpected social settings.
• Ability to apply tact and diplomacy while interacting with a variety of campus personnel and external audiences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage several important projects at once while maintaining composure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively compose, edit, and proofread written materials.
• Experience delivering presentations designed to enthuse, inform, and influence internal and external constituencies.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and deliver consistent attention to detail.
• Ability and commitment to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Affinity for creating community and working with alumni populations.

Responsibilities

• Work with all aspects of the Alumni Relations program and activities under the direction of the Director of Student & Alumni Engagement
• Recruit members and work with the Barrett Alumni Council (if there are geographic populations without a representative)
• Provide assistance, information, and guidance in response to alumni inquiries.
• Develop work plans to increase alumni participation in Barrett activities.
• Cultivate relationships with alumni to increase volunteer participation, build the pipeline of philanthropy, and grow the base of support for Barrett priorities.
• Foster engagement with current Barrett students (future Barrett alumni).
• Plan, coordinate, and implement alumni events to enhance the sense of belonging amongst Barrett alumni. Thing includes planning events both locally and nationally to connect Barrett alumni with one another and to back to the alumni community.
• Manage the Barrett Alumni mentoring program with oversight from the Director to help connect Barrett students to a Barrett Alumni mentor
• Coordinate alumni communications, including writing/editing of alumni newsletters and/or other materials; Arranges and conducts interviews with alumni; writes and edits articles for alumni publications and acknowledgments/thank you cards.
• Work with marketing and technology teams to maintain the alumni portion of Barrett's web site as well as provide content for alumni presence on social media platforms for Barrett.
• Oversee and maintain alumni network which may include working with volunteers, faculty, and staff to plan and execute strategic outreach initiatives and special projects.
• Serve as representative of the college on various committees.
• Represent Barrett in public relations/liaisons capacity on matters relating to alumni relation functions, programs and activities.
• Serves as liaison to ASU Enterprise Team.
• Maintain budget records and provide reports as needed.
• Supervise a student worker as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits, healthcare, retirement, tuition reduction program (eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse), financial security, discounts, family resources and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level